India Women scripted history at Edgbaston, clinching their first-ever T20I series win against England on English soil with a 3-2 triumph. Batting first, India posted 167/7, powered by a blazing 75 off 41 from Shafali Verma. England responded with a strong chase, as Wyatt (56) and Dunkley (46) set the tone, eventually winning off the last ball, finishing on 168/5.
England Roar & Silent India
At Edgbaston, under twilight’s gleam,
England won the toss, chased the dream.
Beaumont pointed, “Let’s bowl first,”
India readied — hungry, not cursed.
Smriti Mandhana, elegant and true,
Struck two fine fours, then bid adieu.
Eight runs off six — caught at slip,
Arlott’s ball, Smith’s firm grip.
But then came fire in Shafali Verma’s blade,
A storm of fours, the field she flayed.
Seventy-five from just forty-one,
Thirteen fours, one six — a brutal run.
Jemimah Rodrigues, in too quick,
Faced five balls, but couldn’t stick.
Bowled by Smith, just scored a one,
The English spin had just begun.
Captain Harmanpreet, with poise and might,
Scored fifteen off eighteen — a scratchy fight.
Dean got her clean — a wicket big,
The skipper walked, her bat dug in.
Harleen Deol, lbw next,
Four off eight — under pressure, vexed.
Richa Ghosh, brought some cheer,
Twenty-four off sixteen — bright and clear.
But then Dean spun again her spell,
Deepti Sharma lbw — no story to tell.
Radha Yadav stayed not out,
14 off 14 — a lower-order shout.
With her stood Arundhati Reddy, brave,
9 off 5, the tail she gave.
India ended on 167 for 7,
After 20 overs under English heaven.
Enter England — cool and calm,
A total of 168 was no easy charm.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, in her 300th game,
Brought confidence and played aflame.
Fifty-six off thirty-seven, pure grace,
Nine boundaries lit up the chase.
Beside her, Sophia Dunkley, tight,
46 off 30 — pure delight.
Together they built a stand of 101,
In just 10.4 overs, nearly done.
But Radha broke through, sent Dunkley back,
India had cracked the opening crack.
Then came Maia Bouchier, but not for long,
16 off 17, she couldn’t prolong.
Deepti’s spell then claimed her prize,
While Harman’s eyes stayed sharp and wise.
Beaumont, classy — made 30 off 20,
But Arundhati ended her stint, though she had plenty.
Amy Jones, the keeper, chipped in ten,
Before Arundhati struck once again.
A final twist — 6 runs to win,
Two wickets fell, pressure crept in.
Radha’s catch — the crowd stood still,
But Sophie Ecclestone had the chill.
She nudged the last ball — a victory claimed,
168/5, England’s name.
Highest chase at Edgbaston ground,
But India’s series win — a sweeter sound.
Charlie Dean was crowned best of this match,
Her spin laid down the perfect catch.
Harman smiled with the trophy raised,
A proud captain, rightfully praised.
Shafali’s knock got every cheer,
And Shree Charani’s rise was crystal clear.
Ten wickets in her maiden try,
Player of the Series — flying high.
Tammy spoke with grit and pride,
Of lessons learnt and how they tried.
Of openers bold, of fielding dreams,
Of Charlie Dean’s magic and future schemes.
And Harman said with beaming eyes,
“This win is big, beneath foreign skies.
Shafali, Smriti — a joy to see,
And six bowling options, including Shree!”
The crowd had stayed through every ball,
From Edgbaston’s dusk to presentation call.
Now ODIs lie just ahead,
But this T20 series — forever widespread.
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